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Arts briefs for May 20

Elvis impressionist to sing FridayDanny Vernon, an Elvis Presley impressionist, takes the stage 1:15 p.m. Friday at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Kent School District film festival is May 21

VisFest, the Kent School District's annual visual literacy film festival, is scheduled to hit the screen May 21 at Kent-Meridan High School.

  • May 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Styx

STYX, REO Speedwagon, .38 Special will bring the big hair to ShoWare

It could be an interesting mix of parents and children in the crowd at Kent ShoWare Center’s first rock concert, scheduled for May 27.Styx, REO… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Styx
Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant makes his entrance May 11 to a raucus crowd at Glenridge Elementary. Trufant was onhand as part of the school’s grand prize celebration of a state contest emphaszing good nutrition.

See the slideshow: Seahawks star Marcus Trufant gets rowdy in Kent

The home of the 12th Man shifted for a short time this past week from its traditional home at Qwest Field to Glenridge Elementary School… Continue reading

Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant makes his entrance May 11 to a raucus crowd at Glenridge Elementary. Trufant was onhand as part of the school’s grand prize celebration of a state contest emphaszing good nutrition.
The Kent Crusaders Girls' Rugby team

Crusader girls take to French Field

The Kent Crusaders girls' rugby team gave sports fans an exciting view into their sport May 9 at Kent's French Field.Playing between halves of the… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Crusaders Girls' Rugby team
A member of the Seattle Matsuri Taiko band beats his drum Saturday during the Kent-Auburn-Tamba Sister City Association fundraising banquet. The banquet drew more than 150 and raised approximately $13

Sister-city auction a success for Kent and Auburn

A fundraising banquet Saturday to help a group of student ambassadors travel to Japan this summer found some serious community support.The banquet, the Kent-Auburn-Tamba Sister… Continue reading

A member of the Seattle Matsuri Taiko band beats his drum Saturday during the Kent-Auburn-Tamba Sister City Association fundraising banquet. The banquet drew more than 150 and raised approximately $13
Styx

Rock out May 27 at ShoWare in Kent

Styx, REO Speedwagon and .38 Special, popular American rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s, play 7 p.m. May 27 at the ShoWare Center. Tickets… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Styx
Quisha Macauley is the Seattle Majestics' player of the week.

Quisha Macauley is the Majestics Player of the Week

A defensive tackle and fullback, Quisha is starting on her third season as a Majestic. From co-owner Camille Head: "She's a smart player who the team counts on in a tough situation. She is strong runner, worthy of not only getting the first downs but picking up a few afterword. She has great hands that make her 'clutch' for option situations."

  • May 4, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Quisha Macauley is the Seattle Majestics' player of the week.

OUT & ABOUT For May 2

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.The Uprising: 7 p.m. May 2. MMA Cage Fight presented by Alliance,the Northwest’s newest… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent-Meridian High School Dynasty Dance Team took home the state championship in for their hip-hop routine. From left are Angelica Villarvel

Spin in their win: Kent-Meridian hip hop team takes state contest

It's been a while since Kent-Meridian High School has been able to celebrate a state championship, but a new Royal Dynasty may be the beginning.With… Continue reading

The Kent-Meridian High School Dynasty Dance Team took home the state championship in for their hip-hop routine. From left are Angelica Villarvel
Katie Ryckman of Newcastle lines up with assistant coach Ryan Riess to run a timed drill at a Seattle Mist mini camp Wednesday at the Starfire Complex in Tukwila. Ryckman hopes to make the Seattle Mist Reserve squad.

Lingerie League plays it up in Tukwila

The Seattle Mist, a Lingerie Football League team that will play in Kent this fall, ran through a series of drills at their minicamp Wednesday… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2009
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Katie Ryckman of Newcastle lines up with assistant coach Ryan Riess to run a timed drill at a Seattle Mist mini camp Wednesday at the Starfire Complex in Tukwila. Ryckman hopes to make the Seattle Mist Reserve squad.
Could Kiss be coming to Kent? Fans may have the final say.

Could KISS come to Kent?

Attention Rock Fans:You can bring KISS to Kent.Last week ShoWare Center officials put out the call - via their Web site - asking fans to… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Could Kiss be coming to Kent? Fans may have the final say.
Kentridge Drama Department presents 'High School Musical

Kentridge presents ‘High School Musical’

Kentridge Drama Department presents "High School Musical," opening April 29 at Kentridge High School. With a cast of nearly 100 students, the high-energy musical is… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge Drama Department presents 'High School Musical
Jason Koster is one of the featured martial-arts fighters at 'The Uprising

Cage fighters to Kent’s ShoWare Center: The buzz and the hype

Kent just might become a hotbed for professional mixed martial arts cage fighting.Twenty fighters will compete in 10 bouts in what's being billed as The… Continue reading

Jason Koster is one of the featured martial-arts fighters at 'The Uprising
Pianist George Winston plays at 7:30 p.m. on April 22 at the Kentwood High Performing Arts Center in Covington.

Acclaimed pianist in the Kent Spotlight

Just as many kids did, George Winston took a few piano lessons and quit.“I was about 6 and not interested,” Winston, now 60, said in… Continue reading

Pianist George Winston plays at 7:30 p.m. on April 22 at the Kentwood High Performing Arts Center in Covington.
Frank Foyston was an original member of Seattle's first hockey team

History and hockey come to life in Kent

Take a tour of the Thunderbird Hockey Exhibit at the Kent Historical Museum. Join museum curator Linda Wagner on a walk through the past and present of local hockey.

  • Apr 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Frank Foyston was an original member of Seattle's first hockey team

OUT & ABOUT For April 8

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Sleep Country USA’s 4th Annual Pajama Bowl: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 19.… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Out & About for week of April 4

EventsEarth Day Fair: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24 at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines, the King County Housing Authority Americorps… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

OUT & ABOUT For April 1

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Avner the Eccentric—“Exceptions to Gravity”: 2 p.m. April 4. Physical comedian, ventriloquist and actor… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2009
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OUT & ABOUT For March 28

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Cherry Blossom Festival: 5: 30-9:00 p.m. March 27. A celebration of spring and Japanese… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service